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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Most public schools--especially law schools--are extremely numbers
driven. However, Davis' admissions committee allows one's personal
statement t... READ MORE
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Former Student
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Admissions process seemed straight-forward. My LSAT and GPA were above
average, but they were the last to actually offer a spot, later than
some ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Davis law was, in the not so distant past, fall back school amongst the
top 30 law schools. Being in an obscure, rural locale didn't help it
rise ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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It is getting tougher to get into UC Davis each year. UC Davis is
unusual in that it allows for students to serve on the admissions
committee. Na... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Like many law schools, Davis has a grueling first year program. The
remaining two years are not easy, either. However, the thing that
really set... READ MORE
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Former Student
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Not as grueling as expected. Most professors don't seem to mind if you
are prepared or not. You might get a grumpy look. An attempt is made
at ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Davis Law's academics is in sum, precisely aimed at making you a great
lawyer and it does so with right and proper emphasis on the basics.
Davis... READ MORE
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Current Student
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The first year courses are rigorous, as they are at most law schools,
and Socratic method is widely used. Students are arranged into set
groups wi... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Davis is especially prestigious in Northern California, where most of its alumni are. However, it is well-known throughout California and throughout ... READ MORE
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Former Student
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Career resources were adequate, with on campus recruiting and workshops to assist in career searching and planning. Law school seems to have good rep... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Because Davis Law brings in students who already have achieved more than just a BA or a BS, the career prospects of its students tend to match those o... READ MORE
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Current Student
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UC Davis is known statewide to be a good school that produces down-to-earth students who are highly qualified. Nationally, they are still building the... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The city is among the safest law school communities. Housing is
comfortable and well-maintained in general, although it is scattered
throughout a... READ MORE
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Former Student
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City of Davis housing is outrageously expensive, and getting worse.
Real cost of housing is not reflected in financial aid calculations.
Recent ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Life at Davis Law takes place in a tight self contained universe: one
building two and a half floors-intimate isn't even the word. You will
become... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Davis is an ideal location for your first year: there are very little
distractions, and it is very easy to get around. It is extremely safe
and sm... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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There are not many bars in Davis, but they are always bursting with
people. The social life, for better or for worst, revolves around
parties and... READ MORE
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Former Student
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School's social life seemed OK, though I was married so didn't really
get involved in it too much. Seems like quite a few social activities
for s... READ MORE
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Current Student
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No one is going to mistake Davis for Hollywood but the fact of the
matter is San Francisco is a mere hour away. You want social and night
life of ... READ MORE
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Current Student
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Downtown Davis has a handful of bars and nightclubs; many law students
pack the bar at Sophia's Thai Kitchen on Thursday nights. Sacramento
offers... READ MORE
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